Land Clearing Contractors in Las Vegas, Nevada
Find land clearing contractors serving Las Vegas for brush clearing, lot clearing, tree and stump removal, forestry mulching and full site clearing. Compare local companies, check which services each one offers, and contact them directly about your project.
Land Clearing Contractors Serving Las Vegas
5 land clearing contractors serving Las Vegas confirm on their own websites that they offer land clearing (checked October 2026). Each listing links to the page where the company describes the service, so you can check it yourself.
Flippin's Trenching, Inc
Las Vegas, NV
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at flippins.com
W&A excavation llc
Las Vegas, NV
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at wa-excavation-llc.com
Baldwin Development, LLC
North Las Vegas, NV
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at baldwinlv.com
Priority Grading
North Las Vegas, NV
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at prioritygrading.com
Earthworks Grading and Paving
Las Vegas, NV (also Las Vegas)
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at earthworksgradingandpaving.com
Land Clearing Services in Las Vegas
| Service | Best for |
|---|---|
| Brush clearing | Overgrown lots, fence lines, pasture recovery |
| Forestry mulching | Brush and small trees, with no debris to haul |
| Lot clearing | Making a residential lot buildable |
| Full clearing and grubbing | Removing trees, stumps and roots for construction |
| Selective clearing | Keeping chosen trees on a wooded lot |
How Much Do Land Clearing Contractors Charge in Las Vegas?
Angi reports an average land clearing project cost of $3,780 in 2026, and HomeGuide estimates $1,200 to $8,000 per acre. These measure different things: one is per project, the other per acre. Stump removal, debris haul-off and grading are often priced separately. No published source gives a reliable Las Vegas-specific average, so use these as national planning figures and get local quotes. See land clearing cost per acre for prices by vegetation, lot size and method.
Las Vegas Permits and Local Rules
In Las Vegas, disturbing a quarter acre or more of soil requires a Clark County Dust Control Operating Permit, which the city requires on its grading applications.
| Rule | What it means for your project | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County dust control permit | A Clark County Dust Control Operating Permit is required for soil-disturbing or construction activity of 0.25 acre or more, mechanized trenching of 100 feet or more, or mechanical demolition of structures of 1,000 square feet or more. | Source |
| City grading permit | The City of Las Vegas grading application requires the Clark County dust permit number (1/4 acre or more disturbed), a SWPPP form, a geotechnical report, a desert tortoise (MSHCP) land disturbance/mitigation form, and reporting of acres disturbed for grading, clearing, grubbing or stockpiling. | Source |
| Mass grading prerequisites | Mass grading must follow an approved drainage study and 100% designed civil plans, with a bond for earthwork in the right-of-way or city easements and a SWPPP before final approval. | Source |
| Stockpile permit | A city stockpile permit is needed to temporarily store more than 250 cubic yards of fill, for up to 12 months; piles over 4 feet tall need temporary fencing. | Source |
| SWPPP / NDEP stormwater | The city’s SWPPP checklist requires sites disturbing one acre or more to submit an NOI to NDEP under general permit NVR100000 and provide proof of payment or authorization. | Source |
| Call 811 before digging | NRS 455.110 requires the person conducting excavation or demolition to notify the operators’ association (USA North 811) at least 2 working days but no more than 28 calendar days before work starts. USA North 811 serves Nevada counties including Clark, and says each person or company excavating needs its own ticket. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | NDEP’s Stormwater Branch requires coverage under Construction Stormwater General Permit NVR100000 for projects that can discharge to a water of the US and disturb one acre or more, or less than one acre if part of a larger common plan of one acre or more, or if NDEP finds a smaller project could affect a receiving water within a quarter mile. The 2015 permit has been administratively continued. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | NDEP’s Smoke Management Program coordinates open burning in Nevada and takes open burn permit applications online through its AIMS portal; the program does not supersede local governments’ authority to regulate smoke and air pollution. | Source |
Confirm requirements for your parcel with the city or county before work starts. See land clearing permits for a full checklist.
How to Choose a Land Clearing Contractor in Las Vegas
Walk the property with each bidder or send the same marked site plan. Ask what happens to stumps and roots, whether debris is hauled, burned or mulched, who checks tree, grading and stormwater permits, and what condition the site will be in when the crew leaves. Compare written quotes for the same scope, not headline prices.
For background before you call, read the land clearing guide, land clearing cost per acre and land clearing permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do land clearing contractors charge in Las Vegas?
Published national figures are the best guide: Angi reports a $3,780 average project and HomeGuide $1,200 to $8,000 per acre. No reliable Las Vegas-specific average is published, so compare written quotes for the same scope.
Do I need a permit for land clearing in Las Vegas?
Usually, if you are moving soil. Clearing or grading a quarter acre or more requires a Clark County Dust Control Operating Permit, and the city’s grading permit requires that permit number, a SWPPP form, a geotechnical report and a desert tortoise mitigation form. Sites of one acre or more also need NDEP construction stormwater coverage, and storing more than 250 cubic yards of fill needs a city stockpile permit.
Does land clearing include stump removal?
Not always. Some contractors grind or pull stumps as part of the job, others price them separately, and forestry mulching usually leaves stumps at or near ground level. Make sure the written quote says what happens to stumps.
Can I burn cleared brush in Las Vegas?
NDEP’s Smoke Management Program coordinates open burning in Nevada and takes open burn permit applications online through its AIMS portal; the program does not supersede local governments’ authority to regulate smoke and air pollution.
More Directories
Sources
- Clark County dust control permit (no date)
- City grading permit (no date)
- Mass grading prerequisites (rev. 2021-06)
- Stockpile permit (rev. 2021-06)
- SWPPP / NDEP stormwater (2017-11)
- Nevada: 811 requirement (no date)
- Nevada: Construction stormwater permit (no date)
- Nevada: Open burning rules (no date)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? (updated September 28, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? (written November 20, 2025)
Listings checked October 2026 against each company’s website. Prices are attributed national estimates, not Las Vegas quotes. Permit summaries are a starting point; confirm requirements for your parcel with the city or county.